By Mustapha Salisu In response to the prevailing economic challenges gripping Nigeria, the Kano State Government has announced plans for a comprehensive relief program set to reach every corner of the state….
Author: Mustapha Salisu
Mustapha Salisu, a graduate of Information and Media Studies (B.Sc.) from Bayero University, Kano, is the Coordinator of the Prime Time Institute for Development Journalism (PTIDJ) with experience in communication skills and public relations.
Gidan Yanci Urges Nigerians to Engage in Constitution Review
By Mustapha Salisu In its efforts to promote active citizen participation in governance, the Gidan Yanci Fellowship, comprising 15 Kano-based fellows committed to advancing political engagement and good governance, is calling on…
BREAKING: Kano Court Sentences Chinese National to Death for Girlfriend’s Murder
The Kano State High Court has sentenced a Chinese national, Frank Geng-Quangrong, to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, Ummuklthuum Buhari. Details later…
We Are Committed to Promoting School Enrollment Figures – Sheik Ngibirima
By Ahmad Mujahid Sheik Muhammad Ngibirima, the son of the renowned Islamic Scholar Malam Mannir Sheik Muhammad Ngibirima, serves on the Nguru Local Government Task Force Committee on Education. Alongside fellow committee…
Hajj Costs Surge: NAHCON Raises Fare by N1.9 Million
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has increased the fare for this year’s pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia by N1,918,032.91, setting a deadline of March 28, 2024. The Commission announced this in…
Governor Buni Extends Condolences to FUGA Following Tragic Fire Incident
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the management, staff, and students of the Federal University Gashua (FUGA) in the wake…
Yobe Emergency Agency Offers Condolences, Support After FUGA Fire
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA), on behalf of the state government, extends its deepest condolences to the management, staff, and students of the Federal University…
NNPP Stakeholder Distributes N2 Million to Women, Youths in Rano
In Rano local government area, a stakeholder of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Hon. Sadeeq Wali (Jagora), distributed over two million naira to women and youths in his hometown. The money…
World Bank Inspect SURWASH Projects in Gombe
By Laraba Usman The World Bank has inspected Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply Sanitation And Hygiene (SURWASH) projects in Gombe state to ensure achievement of expected results. Our correspondent reports that…
Boycotting Kano Pillars FC Technical Crew’s Interviews by State Chapter of SWAN
On Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, following post-match press conference of match day 25 between host Kano Pillars and visiting Rangers International at Sani Abacha Stadium, a regrettable incident occurred which led to…
Gov Buni Launches Distribution Of Cash Support To 1,000 Orphans In Yobe
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has launch the distribution of N50,000 each as cash support to One Thousand orphans Across the 17 Local Government Areas…
Ramadan: Dangote Foundation Donates N15 Billion Rice To One Million Nigerians
By Abdullahi Yusuf In the spirit of Ramadan, the Dangote Foundation has donated 10kg bags of rice worth N15 billion to be distributed to over one million less privileged people across the…
CITAD Trainees Shine at NCC Young Innovative Builders Program
Ruqayya Muhammad Bello of Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano and Hafsat Ahmad Abdullahi of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria are among the 48 winners of the National Communication Commission (NCC) Young Innovative Builders…
Insecurity: Kano Vows to Back FG in Fight Against Banditry, Kidnapping
Kano State Government has vowed to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s initiative to decimate the menace of insecurity distabilizing the peace of the country. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf gave the commitment on…
TJ&GP Pushes for Tax Reform in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Tax Justice and Governance Platform (TJ&GP) Kano Chapter recently embarked on an advocacy campaign to address tax-related issues in the state. On Thursday, a delegation led by Dr….
Northeast: FG, UNICEF, provide safe drinking water to over 900, 000 persons
By Laraba Usman The Federal Government of Nigeria and United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) supported by the Netherlands Government has provided safe drinking water to no fewer than 997,000 persons in Adamawa,…
Senator Lalong condoles Kwo nation over death of Monarch, Long Kwo
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Bako Lalong has visited Kwande in QuanPan Local Government of Plateau State to condole the Kwo nation over the demise of…
Plateau Commissioner Ephraim calls for advocacy to fight child trafficking
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ephraim Usman, has lamented the high rate of child trafficking in the state by calling for effective advocacy. Usman…
Barr. Hannatu Musawa Cannot Be Compared With Diezani -Mazoji
By Abdullahi Muhammad Sheka Hannatu Musawa, a Nigerian-born Barrister, Solicitor, Legal Practitioner, Author, Politician, and Activist, holds qualifications as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. With a diverse…
FG Accelerates Fight Against Terrorism, Banditry, Establishes N50 Billion Initiative
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Federal Government is accelerating the Kinetic Approach to the fight against terrorism and banditry with the establishment of N50 billion Pulako Initiative, Minister of Information and National Orientation,…
Banditry: Gen Mutkut Calls On Troops, Public to Remain United
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The General Commanding Officer 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Godwin Michael Mutkut, has called on the troops fighting insecurity across his area of responsibilities which…
Gov. Buni Distributes Palliatives to 120,000 Vulnerable Residents
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State today inaugurated the distribution of palliatives to approximately 120,000 vulnerable individuals across the 17 local government areas of the state,…
CITAD Empower Youths with Skills, Grants at Sustainable Enterprise Challenge
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) celebrated the successful completion of its Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge Project with a pitching competition and graduation ceremony for 60 young…
Gov. Mutfwang Commissions Multi-Million Naira Modern Motor Park, Shopping Complex in Bukuru
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has officially unveiled a multi-million naira shopping complex and ultra-modern motor park along Bukuru Expressway. The project which was constructed by the Jos…
JMDB Seals Illegal Warehouse in Jos
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The General Manager of Jos Metropolitan Development Board, Hart Bankat, has sealed a warehouse in Jos for operating illegally without governments approval. Bankat said that the warehouse will…